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...through corporate law, Dahlia adjusts to straight suburban life and the kids try to fit in at private school, the series shows that social mobility isn't as easy as advertised in America and that identity is less a constant than a performance. Everybody feels like a fraud, says The Riches. Some of us just happen to earn a bigger prize...
...Nigeria would give a mighty fillip to the democratic project in Africa. The transfer of power from one elected President to another would also be a first for Nigeria. If all goes well, an important test will have been passed, an important example set. But already there is widespread fraud and violence, and if the result is contested by substantial numbers of voters, the turmoil will affect the whole continent. Nigeria is not just its most populated country, it is the big brother of West Africa...
...while the complicated systems weren’t.” Critics have challenged that it is possible for families to conceal their assets in hopes of qualifying for federal aid. But Scott-Clayton said she believes that only a small group of people would attempt this sort of fraud, although those who succeed at manipulating the system would pose serious political risks. Dynarski and Scott-Clayton released their discussion paper last month and presented the results at a forum in Washington, D.C. On Capitol Hill, Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-Ill.) is also working to simplify the FAFSA form...
...Stockman Rises Again End of story? Not quite. Turns out, Stockman may have time for that prison course in remedial economics after all. He was indicted a short time ago for securities fraud at an auto-parts manufacturer that he controlled. According to prosecutors, Stockman lied to banks about the firm's financial condition, inducing them to loan the company money it couldn't repay. He engaged in "round trip" transactions that involved masking loans - which were supposed to be repaid - as income. He exaggerated the manufacturer's prospects, knowing his claims were untrue, which led people to buy company...
...European Commission spin. While the report cited 20 benefits from the European Union (E.U.), it was a pity the article did not list the 40 things the E.U. has not done. Auditors have not been able to approve the annual accounts for the European Economic Community because of fraud and corruption. Democracy has been destroyed, since most of our laws are now made by bureaucrats in Brussels who are not elected and are not accountable to us. All our history and traditions are being destroyed by this monster organization. Of course the new members are overjoyed at being able...